Anyone heard of 'DC Universe Online' video game for PC and PS3 ?

[NightRain]

Hey all.

I don't know if any of you heard of this game before but it will be an open world action MMORPG super-hero and super-villain game, being developed by Sony, where you could play as your favorite DC characters or create your own. It was originally planned to be released by the end of this year but I believe they delayed it to mid-2010.

I have never played any MMORPG but I think I will have to get this game !

For those who are curious, click on these links.

More in-depth information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Universe_Online
[ Yes, I realize a lot of you hate Wikipedia. But too bad. :p ]

DCUO Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoZuN-p4gKc)


Gameplay videos:

1. DCUO Developer Walkthrough (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5nvCPCCpC8)

2. DCUO Villain Walkthrough Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Y5e7PNfDY)

3. DCUO Villain Walkthrough Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQ7nw8uyEA&feature=related)

4. DCUO Character Creation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqSLbjjYPPA)

You can search for more videos on YouTube.


So your thoughts ?

[Old_BenKenobi]

I think the gameplay looks really bad and the animations are weak. But I'll try it since there aren't any subscription fees. Nothing to lose.

[Riddling Artist]

looks alright. kinda a cell shaded art style. i might just check this out... the animations look good. may just get this to live my dreams of being in the same room as batman :D

[JackieFiest]

I'm considering getting a PS3 for it. I use a laptop with an embrassing 1.86 ghz processor so I doubt it would run it.

Only for my precious Bruce would I get a PS3.

[BloodLegacy]

Funny, I've been dribbling over the trailers for this for the past week or so. It's still in the 'Alpha' stages, isn't it?

But when it comes out, it's so mine :D

[Larfleeze]

I think the gameplay looks really bad and the animations are weak. But I'll try it since there aren't any subscription fees. Nothing to lose.

It hasn't even reached alpha stage you dolt! :mad2:

It's not coming out for a long time. No sub fee has me interested though I'll try it out.

[Drazar]

I'm checking it out since it doesn't have a monthly fee.

I like the fact you can retain the look of your hero/villain even if you gain a new helm or something, but i sincerely hope the gear progression won't be a big nuisance as it is in some MMOS. I'm a PvP person at heart and i really just wanna PvP and progress in that, not being forced to do PvE. :(

[BloodLegacy]

It hasn't even reached alpha stage you dolt! :mad2:

It's not coming out for a long time. No sub fee has me interested though I'll try it out.

Actually, It is (or maybe past) Alpha stage (But the videos where alpha stage) :rasp: I think it's near Beta (Not sure whether it'll be open or closed)

And, where did you get the 'no sub fee' information, everywhere i've looked i've got mixed responses whether it will or won't :)

[JackWinz]

I heard about this, so buying it.

[JackieFiest]

Am I the only one who is bothered by the lack of the subscription fee? Yea, It's great for the pocketbook. But usually there is more pressure on a company to keep things running smoothly when they have actual paying customers to answer too.

[angleslam99]

Actually, It is (or maybe past) Alpha stage (But the videos where alpha stage) :rasp: I think it's near Beta (Not sure whether it'll be open or closed)

And, where did you get the 'no sub fee' information, everywhere i've looked i've got mixed responses whether it will or won't :)

http://www.onelastcontinue.com/10953/gamescom-2009-dc-universe-online-impressions/

[vicsage]

I pray the environments are vast and detailed and that the character customization is incredible.

Oh yeah, and hopefully the actual gameplay is good as well.

It seems like the creators are putting a lot of work into it and really want to get it right.

[E.Nygma]

Oh yes, I am definitely buying this.... even if it's pretty early to talk about that, since apparently it's another year at the very least, before the game will be released.

Normally, I have no interest whatsoever in those shallow mmorpgs, so I wasn't even considering this videogame. But first, I casually heard it probably will not have a monthly fee. This started to get me curious, so I searched for informations about the gameplay. And I found out that it's not really the usual boring mmorpg: it's a lot more like an action videogame (a bit like inFamous, I guess), with a multiplayer online component. And that's when my hype skyrocketed.
I'm eager to try DC Universe Online, and I hope it won't fall short of my current expectations, which have become rather high.

[Old_BenKenobi]

It hasn't even reached alpha stage you dolt! :mad2:

It's not coming out for a long time. No sub fee has me interested though I'll try it out.

Well I hope you're correct and I am wrong, since I'd like this to be good.

But so far it looks mediocre.

[butterskenny]

The trailers in first post make it look,,,,bad

[angleslam99]

yeah the footage we've gotten so far are pretty underwhelming, I'm willing to give it a chance

[Abeja]

Its not gonna have top level graphics. Its a RPG for christ sakes. Hopefully this is an Infamous+ City of Heroes with DC characters. Aside from Batman AA, thats my dream game. And just like B:AA, they have to get the combat right. Im done with these crappy MMOs

[Old_BenKenobi]

Its not gonna have top level graphics. Its a RPG for christ sakes. Hopefully this is an Infamous+ City of Heroes with DC characters. Aside from Batman AA, thats my dream game. And just like B:AA, they have to get the combat right. Im done with these crappy MMOs

I'm not complaining about the graphics, I'm complaining about the mediocre animations and combat.

[Mistress of Fear]

ehhh Doesn't look that great but if I can play as the Scarecrow I'll give it a shot.

[KillerCroc]

ehhh Doesn't look that great but if I can play as the Scarecrow I'll give it a shot. It's still in developement and it's looking great. Every new screenshot I see it looks better, so hopefully it's done well. And no, this is a MMO so you can't play as Scarecrow, but my money is on that you can fight right next to him.

[Riddling Artist]

lol if you can fight next to scarecrow ill be his minion... SCARELAD!

[KillerCroc]

lol if you can fight next to scarecrow ill be his minion... SCARELAD! Pfffft, you could do it that way, but I plan to kill Killer Croc, mantle him on my wall, and become the new Killer Croc. If that would be possible...but I doubt it, but if I ever got the chance for that, I would get his autograph, then proceed with my plans. >_>

[Riddling Artist]

lol nice croc... really subtle... what if killer croc is on this forum... what if croc ate drazar and is now monitoring the forums and finds your plans... then you are in deep crap my friend

[KillerCroc]

lol nice croc... really subtle... what if killer croc is on this forum... what if croc ate drazar and is now monitoring the forums and finds your plans... then you are in deep crap my friend Because...

1) Killer Croc isn't real, except my son and I nicknamed a crocodile at Brookfield Zoo Killer Croc. My imagination will not let me imagine realistic things like this, seeing as I tell my son this with all the hot video game heroines out there today. Nobody wants a hypocrite.

2) If Drazar was Killer Croc, then I'd be in VERY deep crap my friend.

[Riddling Artist]

Because...

1) Killer Croc isn't real, except my son and I nicknamed a crocodile at Brookfield Zoo Killer Croc. My imagination will not let me imagine realistic things like this, seeing as I tell my son this with all the hot video game heroines out there today. Nobody wants a hypocrite.

2) If Drazar was Killer Croc, then I'd be in VERY deep crap my friend.

lol yeah. so you brainwashed your son to carry on the killer croc username... interesting :D

[KillerCroc]

lol yeah. so you brainwashed your son to carry on the killer croc username... interesting :D Nah, I told him if he ever carries on my name he will be KillerCroc Jr. :) I'm trying to set up KillerCroc as a generic username for everything.

[Riddling Artist]

lol i never have a generic username... im thinking of just switchin my usernames from her on out to elite artist... at least itll match my psn ID

[Mistress of Fear]

It's still in developement and it's looking great. Every new screenshot I see it looks better, so hopefully it's done well. And no, this is a MMO so you can't play as Scarecrow, but my money is on that you can fight right next to him.

Oh well in that case I'm happy and I'll probably get it. =)
I'm going to assume that when I google image search this the newer screenshots will be on the front page, TO GOOGLE!!

[JackieFiest]

So many of us are getting this game we should start our own little JL.

[vicsage]

So many of us are getting this game we should start our own little JL.

Yeah, that'd be cool!

Or perhaps our own Injustice League...

[Old_BenKenobi]

I'd join the AA boards Justice League. Count me in on the PS3 version.

[JackieFiest]

I want to be able to fly and do cool magic stuff. Like, make a fireball appear out of midair and then throw it at someone. :thumb:

[BloodLegacy]

I want a badass name, that's it...hmmmm

[Drazar]

I'd join the AA boards Justice League. Count me in on the PS3 version.

The servers will be mixed so PC/PS3 players can play together, tho i really wish PS3 Players would then get a damn keyboard for fast communication lol.

Anyhow the good thing about DCUO is pretty much the fact it has Open world Gotham city and Metropolis. Sure people are skeptical on the "its free, how can they survive" thing, but they probably will do what Bioware is doing to their Star Wars MMO. Make some parts cost, like extra content or whatnot. Really it's just a "wait and see" situation to be honest.

The 3 types of hero/villain in this game by the way are Technology (Joker and Batman), Science/Sci-fi (Superman and Lex Luthor) and Mystic (Wonder Woman and some sorceress whos name i can't remember) whichever type you choose and then hero/villain. You start the game with the assistant of that following hero/villain. For example: You make a technology villain and the game starts with Joker and Harley Quinn assisting you.

[JackieFiest]

So, I can't have magic powers and work with Batman? :(

[BloodLegacy]

The servers will be mixed so PC/PS3 players can play together, tho i really wish PS3 Players would then get a damn keyboard for fast communication lol.

Anyhow the good thing about DCUO is pretty much the fact it has Open world Gotham city and Metropolis. Sure people are skeptical on the "its free, how can they survive" thing, but they probably will do what Bioware is doing to their Star Wars MMO. Make some parts cost, like extra content or whatnot. Really it's just a "wait and see" situation to be honest.

The 3 types of hero/villain in this game by the way are Technology (Joker and Batman), Science/Sci-fi (Superman and Lex Luthor) and Mystic (Wonder Woman and some sorceress whos name i can't remember) whichever type you choose and then hero/villain. You start the game with the assistant of that following hero/villain. For example: You make a technology villain and the game starts with Joker and Harley Quinn assisting you.

I have a headset and plug in my keyboard usually (I don't know why I do both O_O, depends if i feel like talking or not :rasp:)

Anyway, apparently you can choose a city of origin too (Gotham & metropolis are the 2 i know atm), You choose your power source (Weapons, head, hands, ring are all i know of atm) a movement mode (acrobatics, flight, super speed, teleportation, and I think swinging has been rumored)

and then a power 'origin' (magic, meta, tech, quantum), which are the types.

I think most of this is speculation though, whether it came from a reliable source I don't know.

[Drazar]

So, I can't have magic powers and work with Batman? :(

You don't START with Batman. The starting areas are just the turorial part. Ofcourse in the game you can travel to Gotham and go to the Batcave. :)

@Bloodlegacy: the source was this year's comic con. :)

[BloodLegacy]

You don't START with Batman. The starting areas are just the turorial part. Ofcourse in the game you can travel to Gotham and go to the Batcave. :)

@Bloodlegacy: the source was this year's comic con. :)

Well that makes it come alive a bit more in my bind :rasp:

They have plenty of time to change things though, so I don't know what to expect :nut:

[Sir Legendhead]

I wanted to buy DCUO so I could play as Batman, but um, lol. Nevermind.

[E.Nygma]

I wanted to buy DCUO so I could play as Batman, but um, lol. Nevermind.


Yeah, imagine that.

This is a multiplayer game. So we'd have 100.000.000.000 Batman copycats walking around in Gotham City. :rolleyes:

I'm glad that this game allows you to create your own superhero/supervillain and meet the already existing ones. It's much more fun and more creative. :D

[Old_BenKenobi]

The servers will be mixed so PC/PS3 players can play together, tho i really wish PS3 Players would then get a damn keyboard for fast communication lol.

Forgot about that. I'll have to buy a headset.

[Sir Legendhead]

Yeah, imagine that.

This is a multiplayer game. So we'd have 100.000.000.000 Batman copycats walking around in Gotham City. :rolleyes:

I'm glad that this game allows you to create your own superhero/supervillain and meet the already existing ones. It's much more fun and more creative. :D~ whooooosshh ~

[Old_BenKenobi]

Yeah, imagine that.

This is a multiplayer game. So we'd have 100.000.000.000 Batman copycats walking around in Gotham City. :rolleyes:

I'm glad that this game allows you to create your own superhero/supervillain and meet the already existing ones. It's much more fun and more creative. :D

I for one am going to be original.

I'm going to impersonate the Question.

[JackieFiest]

I for one am going to be original.

I just wanna fly and throw magic fireballs at people...:(

With Batman. :D

[vicsage]

I for one am going to be original.

I'm going to impersonate the Question.

Good for you, sir!

I salute you!

But I'm sure a bunch of morons are going to be in there impersonating Rorschach, though.

:(

[vicsage]

Yeah, imagine that.

This is a multiplayer game. So we'd have 100.000.000.000 Batman copycats walking around in Gotham City. :rolleyes:

And they'd all be screaming, "I'm Batman!" at each other.

:lol:

Imagine all those clones jumping off buildings and spreading their capes...Gotham City's really going to sound like it has a Bat infestation problem.

[KillerCroc]

I already had a Pyro Gorilla imagined in my head...he'll work solo...mostly because I don't want to put my internet/superhero life in your hands...no offense. :D If I join any team I want to join some sort of JSA team. The Justice League is so overrated. :rolleyes:

POTBELLY

Either that or it will be a fat dude...I think I want to go with the gorilla.

[Gi Kieo Li]

Looks ok. The graphics are a bit plain but they are beta so it will be better hopefully.

If it had been free completely, ie a free pc game, I would play it. But I have doughts about buying a game that looks like that.

But it might be good. I can get it later when it drops if it is.

[Old_BenKenobi]

I'm gonna be this bastard:

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2985/gorillaf.jpg

[Abeja]

Looks ok. The graphics are a bit plain but they are beta so it will be better hopefully.

If it had been free completely, ie a free pc game, I would play it. But I have doughts about buying a game that looks like that.

But it might be good. I can get it later when it drops if it is.

How free do you freakin want it?


Also, Jim Lee has been on the design?? And its what has probably killed All-star, it doesnt look bad but it does look alittle plain. Again tho its a RPG, its not gonna be Final Fantasy.

The question ive always had with the game is the combat/gameplay (Same with Batman AA).This looks like a free-roam superhero game, and thats all I need to hear.


LETS HOPE ROCKSTEADY/EIDOS ARE TAKING NOTES!!!!!!!!!!

[Old_BenKenobi]

How free do you freakin want it?


Also, Jim Lee has been on the design?? And its what has probably killed All-star, it doesnt look bad but it does look alittle plain. Again tho its a RPG, its not gonna be Final Fantasy.

The question ive always had with the game is the combat/gameplay (Same with Batman AA).This looks like a free-roam superhero game, and thats all I need to hear.


LETS HOPE ROCKSTEADY/EIDOS ARE TAKING NOTES!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't Final Fantasy an RPG?

[Riddling Artist]

it is. but i think hes saying its not like a final fantasy rpg

[Old_BenKenobi]

Isn't there a Final Fantasy MMO in existence,and one coming out for the PS3 in the near future?

[Abeja]

I should have said MMORPG, but I meant to compare the graphics to the usual FF game. Yes there is an MMO Final Fantasy, ive played it, and its just like all other MMORPGs thats why I didnt bring it up, and there is gonna be another one as well as another single-player FF. Ive lost count to tell the truth.

It was a bad comparison i guess. Jim Lee is head of the ship on the designs and stuff, and its plain I guess to give it a classic superhero look to it. It reminds me of The Incredibles. Its not gonna be expected like a Final Fantasy to have great graphics/cutscenes then you mix in the MMO aspect of it.

[Old_BenKenobi]

When it comes to making what is intended to be the definitive superhero game, I don't think there's anyone better than Jim Lee to be in charge of the designs. You could say his art style is plain, but I think when you're going to do a project meant to be the epitome of the DC universe that combination of classic designs with masterful craftsmanship and modern presentation is where to go.

http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/All_Star_Batman_and_Robin_the_Boy_Wonder5_a.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Batman_over_Barcelona_by_jimlee00.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Absolute_Superman_For_Tomorrow.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Trinity17.jpg

The thing hold back the art in the game is the graphics, I think. An MMO does not have to have terrible graphics. Look at APB, for example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPIBtdX5fk

[E.Nygma]

Thing is, I don't like Jim Lee's drawings, and I never did. (For one, I still can never forget that he once drew the Riddler looking clean and nicely dressed up and holding a pen while scribbling his crosswords..... WHILE HE WAS IN HIS ARKHAM CELL. No sense whatsoever.) All his ladies are barbiegirls, and all his men have constantly gritted teeth.

But.... I somehow think he finally found his match with this videogame. Really, Jim Lee's supercolorful style, which I usually despise so much, suddenly looks just right for this videogame. It also somehow gives me a vague '90s cartoon feel; so that maybe playing DC Universe Online will be like being inside an episode of Superman: The Animated series or of Batman: The Animated Series. It's great.

There's one thing that I keep wondering, however. How are they going to make Edward Nigma into a character that can actually fight? What kind of skills is he supposed to have? I can't imagine the Riddler jumping and running from the roof like some kind of athlete....

[Old_BenKenobi]

I doubt Riddler will actually be performing any physical duties.

[BloodLegacy]

I don't like the NPC models that much in the game, the jokers too skinny and has a constant grin which doesn't even move when he laughs, and batman looks too stocky (He isn't stocky, but too my eye he is too the models of him I prefer)

Looks good, and I can't really judge until I've actually played the game :)

[Old_BenKenobi]

I think all the models in the game is pretty damn weak.

[Larfleeze]

I don't like the NPC models that much in the game, the jokers too skinny and has a constant grin which doesn't even move when he laughs,

They've changed his model due to complaints actually.

[KillerCroc]

They've changed his model due to complaints actually. Which I think kind of bites, I loved Jim Lee's version of Joker. Now this...thing is not Jim Lee's Joker. I think I'll have to be a hero just to wipe the floor with this imposter. >_>

[Drazar]

Which I think kind of bites, I loved Jim Lee's version of Joker. Now this...thing is not Jim Lee's Joker. I think I'll have to be a hero just to wipe the floor with this imposter. >_>

Well they changed the "Hush" Joker design to "All Star" Joker design. :P Chinese Dragon Tattoo ftw! ;)

[Gi Kieo Li]

How free do you freakin want it?


Also, Jim Lee has been on the design?? And its what has probably killed All-star, it doesnt look bad but it does look alittle plain. Again tho its a RPG, its not gonna be Final Fantasy.

The question ive always had with the game is the combat/gameplay (Same with Batman AA).This looks like a free-roam superhero game, and thats all I need to hear.


LETS HOPE ROCKSTEADY/EIDOS ARE TAKING NOTES!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmmmm. How free do I want it? Well I would not pay money for a game that looked like that at a finished level. Free pc games like Shaiya and Wolfteam have more detail.

Usually graphics do not bother me much compared to gameplay but I have limits.
But that is probabely a beta level so hopefully the graphics are better in the finished version.

But if it is good nothing will stop me getting it. PS3/PC together would be awesome.
For the PS3 I would get it.

[Abeja]

When it comes to making what is intended to be the definitive superhero game, I don't think there's anyone better than Jim Lee to be in charge of the designs. You could say his art style is plain, but I think when you're going to do a project meant to be the epitome of the DC universe that combination of classic designs with masterful craftsmanship and modern presentation is where to go.

http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/All_Star_Batman_and_Robin_the_Boy_Wonder5_a.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Batman_over_Barcelona_by_jimlee00.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Absolute_Superman_For_Tomorrow.jpg
http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/52/Trinity17.jpg

The thing hold back the art in the game is the graphics, I think. An MMO does not have to have terrible graphics. Look at APB, for example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPIBtdX5fk

That APB looks like GTAMMO, which would be a cool game as well.

[Old_BenKenobi]

That APB looks like GTAMMO, which would be a cool game as well.

It sort of is. The creator is the creator of GTA and Crackdown. But instead of being all carnage is a big Cops and Robbers game.

The character models and customization are incredible, and just make me wonder why DCUO, given how huge the brand is, can't have that quality.